PS>   Dave...
PS>  They make a halter/bridle combo.  They make 'em out of
PS> leather, too, but we have a nylon one for Bo.  Dave wanted nylon
PS> since he plans on using Bo for hunting.  Since you've switched
PS> to a low port curb, you might want to look at one.  Got ours at
PS> K & S Saddlery.  I've also seen them in some of the tack
PS> catalogs.  I think the leather ones are proclaimed to be 'Aussie'
PS> bridles or something like that...
 
     I drive by K&S every day, I will stop in and check them out. Thanks
for the tip, Spence. Dee(my wife) has a mail order catalog called Omaha
Vaccine Co. for her goats. There is a big section in there on horse stuff.
The prices seem real good. I saved $100 on a saddle scabbard. I found a
nylon halter/bridle combo in the State Line Tack catalog for $17.80. Will
see what K&S gets for them. That might be a good way to go......
 
 
PS>    We never let ours graze with a bit in their mouth, nor
PS> tie by the reins,  so this setup has proved to be really
PS> convenient.  A little sleeker looking that the bridle over halter
PS> combo, as well.
 
     I agree, For tieing up, or leading on a particularly nasty section
of trail the lead rope & halter are the only way to go.Will check them
out.....Thanks
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